While we understand the rules of unions and why strikes work for union members, we weren't quite sure where we, a daily commuter, fit in to the picture. With parking so pricey and work so far away, what's the immediate strike-resistant solution to get from home to work?

Well, we personally managed to skip town for all of the strike (and enjoyed using Chicago's wonderful L system), but friends of ours who dealt with the strike responded in three ultra-green and very positive ways:• carpooling • bike-riding• working from home

Each ways saves money, a plus in this economic crunch, and keeps pollution at a minimum. Some cities even have car share programs. Have you ever had to deal with a public transit strike? How did you get from A to B while simultaneously making a dent in your Earth-saving tactics?